Rare-Assignment-8474's journey

I'm currently in a tough situation and feeling quite stuck in my life. I've been unemployed for the past three months, and I really only have about two to five months left before I need to secure a job. If I can't find a good opportunity soon, I risk being kicked out of my father's house. I have two years of experience as a software engineer, primarily in data engineering and backend engineering. I'm specifically looking for backend roles, preferably using Python with FastAPI, but I can also work with Node.js and Express. I'm hoping to turn things around quickly.

Today, I'm reflecting on my journey in the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) field, and I can't help but feel a sense of sadness. I initially entered this career path with a passion for technology, wanting to understand how computers work, the intricacies of programming languages, and the mechanics of databases. However, I've come to realize that pursuing a career in this field might not be the best decision. I've noticed a growing trend of disrespect towards software engineers, especially with the rise of AI technologies. It feels like the moment AI became prominent, executives started targeting software engineers for layoffs. This wave of layoffs began even before AI took off, around mid-2022, coinciding with the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes that caused stock prices to drop. It seems that software engineers were the first casualties in this shifting landscape. I now believe that while it’s great to have a curiosity about technology, treating it as a side interest rather than a career might be the wiser choice.

I've been struggling with my job search for the past week and decided to take a different approach. I started tailoring my resume to match the job descriptions exactly, even if it means exaggerating my experience. For instance, if a job posting specifies a backend developer role with certain technologies, I modify my resume to reflect that I'm a perfect match. I use ChatGPT to help format my resume and align my experience with the job requirements. My goal was to at least get some interviews, even if I had to 'fake it' a bit. Unfortunately, despite this effort, I've still faced nothing but rejections. It's frustrating, and I can't figure out why I'm not getting any traction. The only parts of my resume that are completely truthful are the names of the companies I've worked for and my college, as I believe lying about those would be a mistake.